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        There is a vast amount of trails that sprawl across the hills of the Methow Valley WA. Just hop on your bike, and go explore
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Aug 25, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        235
        Trails Mountain Bike
        68
        Trails E-Bike
        7
        Trails Gravel Bike
        24
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        14
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1
        Trails Horse
        45
        Trails Hike
        180
        Trails Trail Running
        181
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        2
        Trails Snowshoe
        12
        Trails Nordic Ski
        74
        Total Distance
        823 miles
        Total Descent
        136,642 ft
        Total Vertical
        6,812 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        8,556 ft
        Reports
        1,226
        Photos
        714
        Completed Counter
        27,659
        Sub Regions

        Popular Winthrop Mountain Biking Trails

        100 3.7 2 miles 683 ft 1,197
        Climbing Trail from Lower Climb It or Inner Passage to the top of , , and .
        100 4.0 3,520 ft 19 ft 1,180
        Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.1 1 mile 380 ft 1,152
        Climbing trail to get to upper Sun Mountain trails and ultimately trail
        90 4.3 10 miles 1,192 ft 816
        The trail starts out as a double-track and then quickly turns into turns into an awesome narrow flowing singletrack ride. Takes you through pine forests as well as sage brush and balsam root meadows. Great views! Awesome wildflowers in...
        95 4.7 3 miles 29 ft 741
        is the trail to ride in the Sun Mountain area. A must-ride trial that has well-built berms and plenty of rollable features that will make riders of all abilities smile. The trail has three distinct sections (upper, middle, and Lower)...
        90 4.4 13 miles 2,344 ft 622
        is designed to be ridden clockwise or south to north. Offers nice climbing grade with many view opportunities etc. Mix of open meadows, forested areas and rock outcroppings. Descending off the north end is fast and fun with many options...
        95 4.7 3 miles 1,039 ft 617
        Buck Up is a 4 mile climbing trail that provides a scenic and interesting way to connect Cub Creek with the traditional start of the Trail. Moderate grades, interesting trail alignment and nice views, make this up track a pleasant...
        95 4.2 1 mile 701 ft 610
        Largely Rebuilt in 2023 by Evergreen, is a step up in difficulty from . It has table tops, rollable doubles, step-ups, step-downs, and shark fins. The largest jump is near the bottom at 25 feet to the sweet spot.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 5 rides
        Past Week
        • 28 rides

        Winthrop Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 14 miles 2,201 ft 2 Loop
        Rated Blue likely due to some grunt factor and warp speed descent potential. Otherwise I found no real...
        4.0 20 miles 3,602 ft 4
        Great Sun Mountain 20 mile sampler. Utilizes most of the new trails at Sun Mountain to make a great loop....
        11 miles 1,638 ft 5
        part 2 of the 30 miles of Sun Mountain.. this segment climbs back up the Upper Climb trail to access the...
        13 miles 2,183 ft 3 Loop
        This loop can be pedaled the traditional route from Cub Creek Rd or the alternate route from Buck Lake....
        17 miles 3,476 ft 5 Loop
        part 1 of a 29 mile route that starts at .. part 1 is the segment.. the entire route can take 5 hrs..
        10 miles 1,532 ft 5
        Sport loop is beginner plus this

        Photos of Winthrop Mountain Bike

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        Jul 17, 2017 @ 12:20am
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        Nov 11, 2011 @ 6:49am
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        Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:53pm
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        Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:15am
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        Apr 26, 2026 @ 7:28am
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        Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:10pm
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        Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:20pm
        Apr 9, 2026

        Videos of Winthrop Mountain Bike

        The tight turn
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        0:07 | | Sep 19, 2023
        From the top
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        3:44 | | Aug 1, 2019
        Magpie to Black Bear
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        trail: Black Bear
        7:04 | 903 | Oct 27, 2016
        Love and Bicycles
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        5:15 | 687 | Aug 13, 2015
        Magpie - Sun Mountain
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        3:05 | 121 | May 28, 2015
        youtuber POV: Going with the Flow on Thompson Ridge
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        7:25 | 59 | Jun 30, 2026 , Winthrop
        Mountain Biking Buck Mountain
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        8:55 | 51 | May 19, 2026 , Winthrop
        Buck Mountain from the Air, Mountain Biking...
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        3:57 | 132 | Oct 6, 2025 , Winthrop

        Current Trail Warnings

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        Rodeo Trail
        Aug 25, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 25, 2026
        UnknownOZoneInvaderTwo trees down nearer the chickadee trailhead

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        markhollowayaddpoiactivity #102893937 and 1 more
        Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:58am
        4 hours
        markhollowayupdatetrailactivity #102893366
        Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:49am
        4 hours
        VanessafvseJlwishlistrouteactivity #102795492
        Aug 31, 2026 @ 7:33pm
        2 days
        markhollowayupdatetrailactivity #102757040
        Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:44am
        2 days
        bensonk42wishlisttrailactivity #102536860
        Aug 28, 2026 @ 1:36pm
        Aug 28, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        JSS-SeattletrailThompson RidgeDusty, loose, shadefree... This probably used...
        Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:15am
        Aug 26, 2026
        kbusbyreportWest Fork Methow TrailHey, would you say this was bikeable??
        Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:31pm
        Aug 21, 2026
        O0SVQFWAreportPete's DragonThanks!
        Aug 9, 2026 @ 7:14pm
        Aug 9, 2026
        HauserthtrailWinthrop TrailRan into a trail closed sign at the twin Lakes...
        May 9, 2026 @ 3:17pm
        May 9, 2026
        quartermanztrailThompson RidgeMight have first tracks on this trail for the...
        Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:11am
        Apr 27, 2026

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

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        Methow Trails Skills Parkskill parkWinthrop

        Local Trail Supporters

        • Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliane- Methow Chapter
        • Methow Cycling Team
        • Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance -Methow Chapter

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike68160 miles22,710 ft63 miles5,043 ft
        #934#3666981,2171416,551
        E-Bike710 miles997 ft4 miles1,043 ft
        #5,022#1,597643612
        Gravel Bike2439 miles5,197 ft17 miles3,845 ft
        #1,471#36269147
        Adaptive Bike1421 miles3,514 ft10 miles2,356 ft
        #2,076#3911683
        Winter Fat Bike11,289 ft36 ft
        #1,775#3061414
        Horse45251 miles38,051 ft108 miles6,709 ft
        #93#2892264
        Hike180741 miles129,423 ft312 miles6,772 ft
        #92#56131,201113,029
        Trail Running181746 miles129,797 ft313 miles6,772 ft
        #97#491,2102866
        Dirtbike/Moto23 miles92 ft4,859 ft62 ft
        1604
        Snowshoe1219 miles2,021 ft9 miles6,722 ft
        #423#1333102
        Nordic Ski74109 miles9,265 ft45 miles2,349 ft
        #92#20183,843

        Frequently Asked Questions About Winthrop

        What are the best places to ride in Winthrop?
        Winthrop has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Winthrop?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Winthrop are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Winthrop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Winthrop are:
        • May (535 activities)
        • June (391 activities)
        • July (319 activities)
        Check the Winthrop reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Winthrop?
        There are 50 parking locations listed in Winthrop. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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